Event Brief
Florida Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes With Teens
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Substitute teacher accused of pressuring minors for explicit photos and sex; police say he demanded sexual acts.
WHO: Marsel Javaris Smith, 27, a Florida substitute teacher
WHAT: Police allege he pressured an underage girl for explicit photos and sex, later had sex with another teen in his car, and demanded a sexual act from a different minor.
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
WHERE: Broward County, Florida
WHY: He was accused of pressuring minors for explicit photos and sex, including demands for sexual acts.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
📋 This story has 4 earlier reports
Know more. Read less.
The BriefBrief follows the story, so you don't have to read every article. See what happened, how it changed, and where it came from, all in one place.
Same format. Every time.
See how stories unfold →